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| RMally |
 May 19 2010, 12:11 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 25-October 09 From: Tennessee Member No.: 10,977 Region Association: South East States  |
OK, I have removed all the fuel injection and have the entire kit from CB ready to go on.........however, here's my problem. I'm not much of a mechanic.
The weber install doesn't look to bad, but what about the fuel pump swap and hook-up. I haven't removed the original FP yet, but when I do will there be an extra fuel line remaining? Is it as simple as taking off the old FP and just connecting the new one. It seems one of my 356 buddies said I will have to block of a return line....(I have no idea what that means). If someone has a guide or instructions on installing the carbs and more importantly the fuel pump please give me a heads up. The weber instructions don't mention the FP, so I want to make sure I get it right. Thanks, Randy |
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| biosurfer1 |
May 19 2010, 12:25 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
The fuel injection has two lines coming/going to the fuel tank. You won't need to smaller of the two (return line). I left mine in there in case I want to run FI in the future, just capped it off at both ends.
I have CFR's stainless fuel lines which do a 90 out of the firewall. I ran a fuel filter attached to that, then the pump, the hose up to a splitter and finally to the carbs. Fairly simple once you get into it. |
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| RMally |
May 19 2010, 03:21 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 25-October 09 From: Tennessee Member No.: 10,977 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the reply,
One quick follow-up. While trying to install the new manifolds I cant get the nuts back on due to the side of the manifold is too close to the nut (I hope that makes sense). Any suggestions? |
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| biosurfer1 |
May 19 2010, 03:30 PM
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Teener fo Life! Group: Members Posts: 3,020 Joined: 3-August 03 From: Roseville, CA Member No.: 977 Region Association: Northern California |
Well there should be three mounting points for the manifolds. Two are bolts on the sides of the manifolds, and the last would be the nut that goes on the sud towards the middle of the manifolds...are you talking about the nut in the middle?
That one can be a pain since you can't see it with the manifolds in place, however you could maybe use a mirror to help line it up, otherwise you can usually do it by feel, it just might take some creative bending of your hand to get in there. Make sure to use all new gaskets for sure, otherwise you might end up chasing an air leak (ask me how I know) |
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| ChrisFoley |
May 19 2010, 03:42 PM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,933 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(RMally @ May 19 2010, 05:21 PM)  Thanks for the reply, One quick follow-up. While trying to install the new manifolds I cant get the nuts back on due to the side of the manifold is too close to the nut (I hope that makes sense). Any suggestions? There are special nuts available for the sides of the manifold. CB sells barrel nuts that use an allen wrench instead of a hex socket or open end wrench. Thats what I have for the manifolds on my daily driver. You can buy 8mm hex nuts (somewhere) that use an 11mm or 12mm wrench. I'm not sure if the 12mm ones will clear your manifolds or not. |
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| RMally |
May 19 2010, 08:04 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 25-October 09 From: Tennessee Member No.: 10,977 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks guys,
Yes, it is the side nuts that are hitting. I'll look for the hex nuts tomorrow. Thanks for the tips on the nuts and gaskets. |
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